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Antique Silver Alloy and Brass Kanthshri Necklace.  Jewelry.  Authentic from Tharu People.  Western Nepal.

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From an adventurer and collector’s estate in upper New York state.  He acquired it in the 1930s on an expedition to a village in far western Nepal.

 

Such necklaces were commonly handmade by Rana Tharu shamen and used in their religious festivals, rituals and exorcisms.

 

The small stones add a lot to its elegance.

 

Old, authentic and rare.  Display stand is not included.

 

This item has SOLD.  Thanks B.H. !!!

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